What Type Of License Do I Need?
Dwelling Contractor:
This license is for the business. You need to submit a form to the State of Wisconsin along with a certificate of insurance. (Obtained from your insurance company). Note this license needs to be renewed every year. NO continuing education is required!
Dwelling Contractor Qualifier:
This license is for the individual who is an owner of the company, or an employee of the company. In order to obtain this license, you must first complete an initial qualifier course and pass with a score of 70%. Once you complete this course, the course provider will send you a certificate that you attach to the Credential application. This license has a continuing education requirement to renew the license. You must obtain at least 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew this license.
Our courses are approved by the Department of Safety and Professional Services for distance learning. We will send you the reference materials and the exam. You can study at your own pace and take the exam at your convenience. Once you pass the exam we will send you a Certificate of Completion.
Obtaining your Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier License
To obtain your Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license:
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Complete 12 hours of an approved initial qualifier course
Anyone applying for a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification needs to complete 12 hours of an approved initial qualifier course in dwelling construction within one year of applying for the license. Proof of completing the course will need to be provided with your application, along with the associated fees.
We offer the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Initial Course for just $99. This course is approved for the 12 hours needed to obtain your license.
When you pass the Initial Course, you will receive a certificate of completion that you can submit with your application. The application will be sent with your certificate of completion.
You must take the Initial Qualifier course if you do not have a Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license already or are more than two years expired on your Qualifier license.
To renew your Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license
The State of Wisconsin requires all Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers to obtain 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years. We offer several testing options and courses to meet these requirements.
When you complete one of our approved continuing education courses, you will receive a certificate of completion for your records. We will then submit the continuing education hours directly to the state.
Once you have completed the continuing education, you can renew your license online using the Department of Safety and Professional Services’ online portal, eSLA. You will need to upload a copy of your certificates of completion, and pay the renewal fee to the state.